Remote Outpatient Medical Records Coder

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Gary (IN); Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Records Technician (Coder - Outpatient) to classify medical data from patient health records in outpatient settings.

This is a remote position, with duties including assigning ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes, abstracting data, and ensuring documentation supports coding decisions. Responsibilities include using VistA/CPRS and encoder tools, adhering to confidentiality and HIPAA, and maintaining accuracy across the VA national databases.

Qualifications

• Education or certification as required for MRT coding roles.
• Ability to use health information software and EHR systems.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assign codes for outpatient and/or inpatient encounters.
• Ensure coding accuracy per coding guidelines and regulations.
• Abstract data from health records for national VA databases.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Medical terminology

Health information management

Outpatient coding

Documentation review

HIPAA compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in health information technology/health information management

AHIMA/AAPC coding certification

Tools

VistA/CPRS

Encoder tools

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Records Technician (Coder - Outpatient) to classify medical data from patient health records in outpatient settings.

This is a remote position, with duties including assigning ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes, abstracting data, and ensuring documentation supports coding decisions. Responsibilities include using VistA/CPRS and encoder tools, adhering to confidentiality and HIPAA, and maintaining accuracy across the VA national databases.